Crime
199 alleged drunk drivers caught in Mpumalanga Easter operations
Easter weekend law enforcement in Mpumalanga resulted in 1 348 arrests, including 199 for drunk driving, reducing crime and road accidents.
Mpumalanga police make hundreds of arrests during Easter weekend operations
Mpumalanga police arrested 1 348 suspects during the Easter weekend, including 199 alleged drunk drivers.
Operation Paseka targets road safety, illegal liquor, and serious crime
Operation Paseka aimed to reduce crime and road fatalities with roadblocks, stop-and-searches, and patrols across national, regional, and municipal roads.
Authorities also targeted illegal liquor outlets, arresting 209 suspects, and recovered 11 shotguns, three rifles, 88 rounds of ammunition, and 22 other dangerous weapons.
Key highlights of arrests for serious crimes:
- Murder: 17
- Attempted murder: 11
- Rape: 29
- Assault GBH: 167
- Drug dealing: 68
- Possession of drugs: 82
- Armed robbery: 10
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